coronavirus death toll has hit 3,459, the Scottish Government confirmed today.
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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New weekly coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell for the first time since July last week.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed a further 268 cases in the region for yesterday at her daily briefing on Monday, November 2.That brings the total number of new Covid cases in the region for last week (week beginning October 26) to 2001 - 718 less than the previous week.Each of the previous 12 weeks had seen a
.coronavirus death toll has hit 3,459, the Scottish Government confirmed today.
East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.
East Kilbride will be limiting access to essential stores only from Friday as Lanarkshire moves to a level four lockdown. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the tighter restrictions across the region yesterday (Tuesday) in a briefing to the Scottish Parliament.The new restrictions will come into place from Friday and will be in place for three weeks, lifting on December 11.It follows access being restricted during the first lockdown in March.
East Kilbride has been plunged into a second lockdown.
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being
recently appealed to the public for their help in reducing coronavirus rates in wards, as the number was higher than at the peak of the pandemic’s first wave. Now, as Lanarkshire is on the brink of facing tougher lockdown restrictions, we can reveal that the total number of confirmed Covid cases in hospitals today stands at 259 – an increase of 39 since October 21.The total number of suspected Covid cases in hospital has however decreased to 39 – compared to 44 on October 21.
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Neil Bibby MSP has challenged the Scottish Government to hold an inquiry into covid care homes “now, not later”.The West of Scotland MSP reiterated his call for a public inquiry days after the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of the probe getting underway immediately.The motion was agreed after government officials last week told the Express that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had always committed to an
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said bars, restaurants, gyms and other businesses that operate with a state liquor license must close at 10 p.m.
the Herald newspaper. Earlier this week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that Lanarkshire will remain in the tier 3 category, but did not rule out a move to tier 4 in the future.The Reformer reported earlier this month that teaching unions in Lanarkshire have called for a return to blended learning, with some pupils taught from home, if the case numbers worsened.
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Renfrewshire families have been warned to adhere to coronavirus restrictions or face entering a level four lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Renfrewshire was one of a handful of local authority areas that had been giving her cause for concern following a spike in new cases.Speaking at Holyrood this afternoon, Ms Sturgeon said the next week would be “crucial” for the region.She said: “There are
lockdown.The vaccine, being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, has been found to be 90% effective in preventing people from getting Covid-19.It has already been tested on 43,500 people, with no safety concerns raised. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomed the news and hailed it a "light at the end of the tunnel".
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New weekly cases of coronavirus have fallen for the second consecutive week in Lanarkshire.More than 15,000 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the region.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed a further 219 cases in the county for yesterday at her daily briefing on Monday, November 9, as weekly cases fell below 2000 for the first time in a month.That brings the total number of new Covid cases
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New weekly cases of coronavirus have fallen for the second consecutive week in Lanarkshire.More than 15,000 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the region.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed a further 219 cases in the county for yesterday at her daily briefing on Monday, November 9, as weekly cases fell below 2000 for the first time in a month.That brings the total number of new Covid cases
Scottish Government administered child benefit from next week which is intended to help with day-to-day living costs. Nicola Sturgeon said the new payment will help families struggling as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerNew coronavirus cases set a single-day record on Wednesday, topping 100,000 for the first time.NBC News reports there were 104,429 new cases recorded Wednesday, breaking the single-day record of 98,583 new cases set last week.More than 235,000 people have died in the US during the pandemic. New York, Florida, Kentucky and Illinois have all reported rising case numbers.
hospitality premises will be able open across the central belt during the day under changes announced by Nicola Sturgeon.The controversial definition of a cafe is being removed by the Scottish Government, after a backlash, meaning all premises can operate in the day up to 6pm without selling alcohol.At level 2, which currently covers the rest of Scotland, hospitality premises can sell alcohol indoors with a main meal up to 8pm instead of 6pm, allowing scope for evening meals.Hotels and other
Perthshire MSP has criticised the first minister for being “oblivious” to what was happening in care homes across the region earlier in the coronavirus pandemic. At the weekend it was reported Nicola Sturgeon said ministers and government officials did not have information on the results of COVID-19 tests prior to patients being discharged into care homes, or where these patients were discharged before figures were published in a national newspaper in August.
Perth and Kinross is likely to be placed in tier two of the new coronavirus restrictions.
coronavirus deaths in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Statistics released online this afternoon show a further 1,101 Scots have also tested positive for the deadly virus.